This article is a continuation of the previous posting where we discussed what your child or player should learn.
Coaching is a matter of building player’s confidence, especially at this age (6-9) when they are just at the beginning stages.
When players are confident they will:
• Practice more
• Challenge themselves
• And find the game more enjoyable.
You may ask how you build their confidence?
Here are the 3 steps, I usually take when teaching this age group.
1) Create Fun Easy Drills
This group drills should concentrate on ballhandling, such as dribbling & passing. I break down passing into two sections: catching and receiving.
The players must be able to see themselves performing the drills. The simpler, the better. One of the easiest drills is the Isiah 7, and it presents a challenge to the players because it requires the same rotation of drills from both hands
2) Demonstrate
Many coaches tell players what to do rather than show them. This age group is very visually oriented, and learns quicker when shown how. This only mirrors society as a whole. Even more of these postings will be via video.
3) Give Praise
Younger players want to please their coach and/or parent(s). They thrive on praise.
So Give it to them!
As a coach/parent it is easy to fall into the trap of focusing on all the things a 6-9 year old is doing wrong.
Be special!
Focus on what they are doing right and let them know about it!
Their confidence and enjoyment levels will soar and so will yours.
Ballhandling (ISIAH 7)
As promised, here is a drill you can use with very little space required. I will have a ton to say on this subject later, but for now just click the link below and get busy!
http://www.bestyouthhoops.com/Test/wp/blog/?p=176
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